DCEU: 10 Things We Learned From 4Chan's Latest DC Movies "Leak"
5. David Ayer WILL Direct Suicide Squad 2
The Rumour
David Ayer will return to direct the Suicide Squad sequel.
Response
If it continues to make money, DC and Warner Bros will be a lot more forgiving of Suicide Squad's critical mauling, particularly as they're keen to push the fact that the "fans" loved it. They'd probably be so forgiving in fact that they'd consider making a sequel (which has already been talked about pretty widely).
The revelation that David Ayer could come back is more surprising. He may have made sure not to rock too many boats after critics (and some fans) pointed out that his film smacked of drastic studio interference, but he can't have been happy (especially given the rumour that his cut wasn't even used). But his willingness to take the "blame" says a lot, and it may well be enough to get him the gig again.
Plus, if Warner Bros are keen to press home the idea that Ayer made a film for fans, the idea of sacking him quietly before the sequel is a little contradictory.